Associate Director, Full Stack Engineer

RBC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Bonuses and flexible benefits

Stock where applicable

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is seeking a senior full stack software engineer in Jersey City, NJ. You will design, build, and deploy scalable full stack solutions leveraging Java 17, Spring, and modern frontend frameworks.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutions. You will work in a dynamic, high-performing environment with a focus on performance, security, and reliability, while contributing to continuous improvement and best

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development with financial domain knowledge.
• Strong proficiency in Java 17, including OOP, data structures, algorithms, and multithreading.
• Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPA, including Spring Security, asynchronous REST endpoints, and data streaming.
• Knowledge of relational databases like SQL Server or PostgreSQL, with experience using ORM tools.
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js for full stack development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop full stack application solutions, including coding, testing, and implementation processes to ensure high quality deliverables that meet business and user requirements.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders to analyze business needs, propose technical strategies, and deliver innovative solutions that enhance system performance and scalability.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and trends, leveraging insights to optimize development processes, address complex technical challenges, and drive continuous improvement in tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to technical discussions and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, organizational standards, and project timelines.
• Implement solutions for complex issues, developing clear, actionable recommendations and ensuring alignment on processes, tools and services.

Skills

Java 17

Spring Boot

Hibernate

JPA

Spring Security

Asynchronous REST endpoints

Data streaming

Relational Databases

ORM tools

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

React/Angular/Vue.js

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Job description

Designs, develops, and deploys full stack solutions, applying technical expertise to deliver scalable, high-quality systems that align with business objectives. Works on full stack development projects of significant complexity, contributing advanced technical skills and knowledge to deliver impactful results.

What will you do?

• Design and develop full stack application solutions, including coding, testing, and implementation processes to ensure high quality deliverables that meet business and user requirements.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders to analyze business needs, propose technical strategies, and deliver innovative solutions that enhance system performance and scalability.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and trends, leveraging insights to optimize development processes, address complex technical challenges, and drive continuous improvement in tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to technical discussions and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, organizational standards, and project timelines.
• Implement solutions for complex issues, developing clear, actionable recommendations and ensuring alignment on processes, tools and services.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 7+ years of experience in software development with financial domain knowledge
• Strong proficiency in Java 17, including object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and multithreading
• Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPA, including Spring Security, asynchronous REST endpoints, and data streaming
• Knowledge of relational databases like SQL Server or PostgreSQL, with experience using ORM tools
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js for full stack development

Nice-to-have

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying and managing applications
• Knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ for building event-driven architectures
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Splunk, Prometheus, or Grafana for application observability

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work and take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

Job Skills

• Application Development
• Application Integrations
• Application Maintenance
• Applications Architecture
• Detail-Oriented
• Enterprise Application Delivery
• Group Problem Solving
• Programming Languages
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• System Applications

Additional Job Details

Address:

GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY

City:

Jersey City

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Posted Date:

2026-07-29

Application Deadline:

2026-08-19

Note** :** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

Royal Bank of Canada is a leading global financial institution committed to innovation, exceptional client experiences, and community support, serving over 17 million clients worldwide.

Banking Credit Intermediation Financial Services

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Public company

Total funding $22.2M Post IPO Debt

Momentum

Team growth

Momentum

Team growth

6% in 12 mo

98,739 employees on LinkedIn

Feb 23 May 26

Employee experience

What it’s like inside

3.8

19,829 reviews

79% would recommend

Culture & values

Culture & values 3.9

Work-life balance

Work-life balance 3.8

Career opportunities

Career opportunities 3.8

Compensation & benefits 3.6

Capital

Funding history

Royal Bank of Canada

$22.2M

Apr 2014

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Location Jersey City, New Jersey, United States